Origin
Louisville, KY
Evening in Louisville on Sunday
Local time
5:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Louisville, KY to Providence, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
43.3 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Louisville, KY
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Providence, KY
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 43.3-mile drive from Louisville, KY, to Providence, KY, can be completed in about 55 minutes, making it an easy day trip. With a budget of around $7 for fuel, this route is quite affordable. The journey stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent feel throughout. Primarily using I-71, Carrollton Road, and Main Street, it’s a drive focused on efficient travel. You won't need to break this trip up, and its short distance allows for plenty of flexibility in your departure and arrival times.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 33.6 mi | 38m |
| Carrollton Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| I 64 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| KY 316 | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Campbellsburg Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Jefferson Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Roy Wilkins Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 33.6 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville, KY and Providence, KY.
1
Start on West Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Jefferson Street
2
Turn right onto Roy Wilkins Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Roy Wilkins Avenue
3
Take the ramp
455 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 64 West, I 64 East: New Albany, Saint Louis, Lexington
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 64 East: Lexington
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 64
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 6
Toward I 71 North: Cincinnati
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 71
34 mi
·
38 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 34
Toward US 421: Bedford, Campbellsburg
9
Turn right onto US 421
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Campbellsburg Road
10
Continue on US 421
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto KY 55
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Carrollton Road
12
Turn slight left
398 ft
·
17 sec
13
Turn straight onto KY 316
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
KY 316
14
Turn right onto Wiley Road
47 ft
·
2 sec
·
Wiley Road
15
Arrive at destination
Wiley Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Louisville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 36 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 64 West, I 64 East: New Albany, Saint Louis, Lexington
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64 West, I 64 East: New Albany, Saint...
8
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 64 East: Lexington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 64 East: Lexington
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 71 North: Cincinnati
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward I 71 North: Cincinnati
6
36 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward US 421: Bedford, Campbellsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 34
Toward US 421: Bedford, Campbellsburg
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.77 one way
$13.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.43 | $14.87 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.33 | $16.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Providence, KY
Evening in Providence on Sunday
Local time
5:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
La Grange, KY
22 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
55m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for 84% of this 43.3-mile journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 33.6 miles on I-71. While primarily on interstate, the route also incorporates local roads like Carrollton Road and Main Street, offering a slight change of pace. This blend means you’ll experience periods of steady highway driving followed by more town-centric segments as you approach your destination.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.6 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Carrollton Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Louisville, KY to Providence, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Campbellsburg along the way.
Campbellsburg
36 mi in
|
~42m
About the Cities
Starting in Louisville, KY
Full guide →Louisville, the largest city in Kentucky, is known for the Kentucky Derby horserace and as the "gateway to the south" from southern Indiana. It's a lively mid-sized city with an excellent dining scene, ample opportunities for bourbon tasting, and interesting public art. Louisville is also the namesake of the Official Bat of Major League Baseball — the Louisville Slugger.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 43.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.6 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Providence, KY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Providence, KY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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